Fresh Rhopilema Jellyfish from Japan
Fresh Rhopilema spp. jellyfish harvested from the sea, typically used in Asian cuisine for salads and stir-fries. This product falls under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as fresh aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. It is sold whole or in large pieces without further processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP plans for seafood safety to avoid detention
• Verify species identification as Rhopilema spp. via documentation to prevent misclassification
• Check for section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risks during processing